Renewable

The Anker SOLIX X1 Home Energy Storage System is now on sale in the US, Canada, and Mexico. It is designed for indoor or outdoor use and can be combined with solar panels to reduce your reliance on the grid. Features include a Sto...

Tiny devices such as contact and temperature sensors or for weather measurement and automation are spreading rapidly. The power supply requires cables or batteries, which a new type of energy cell could change.

By switching to renewable energy throughout the supply chain and investing in green energy, the company aims to reduce its carbon footprint to zero by 2030. However, the timing of this press release is unlikely to be a coincidence...

In just a few years, one of the largest power grids in the world has been radically rebuilt to meet the changing requirements of renewable energies. The dimensions appear to be quite manageable.

DJI today announced the launch of its first two power stations. The Power 500 and Power 1000 models can be used for mobile power supply and feature a special port for fast charging of drones, among other things.

It is the perfect demonstration of extremely lightweight solar modules with gigantic energy density: a multicopter is fitted with only solar cells, which then supply enough power for the small aircraft to take off as usual.

Solar cells in orbit could permanently supply huge amounts of electricity around the clock, regardless of the weather and without using up land surface. Now it's all about the technical realization and financial feasibility of ele...

The EcoFlow PowerHeat and PowerGlow smart home heating solutions have been unveiled. The devices convert solar power to heat, with the PowerHeat acting as a space heater and the PowerGlow heating water. The products can be used to...

Geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity at any time of the day or night. But what was previously only possible in specific locations could soon be realised on a large scale thanks to new processes. The first companie...

The U.S. Department of Defense has proactively begun eliminating all Chinese battery energy storage system from use across all branches of the military, including the Navy, due foreign threat risks. China, Russia, and other countr...

Moving away from fossil fuels and promoting renewable energy is essential for a successful energy transition. But the massive mining of minerals needed to make batteries for electric cars or solar panels comes at a price: In Afric...

Amazon, one of the world's biggest emitters of CO2, considers E-fuel, made from water and carbon dioxide, to be a "promising tool for reducing emissions" and has already made its first deliveries. The company, which is co-funded b...

Wind and solar energy provide a lot of electricity, but never consistently and everywhere. A third renewable energy source - hydrovoltaics - aims to do just that, using surprisingly simple means.

Jackery has presented a new, more compact version of its up-to-date Explorer Pro portable power station series. The 880 Pro has a moderate capacity at 880 watt-hours (Wh), yet can deliver up to 2000W of power in a number of ways, ...

How often has it been charged, how long will it last and what can be done to repair the battery in an electric car? In future, a comprehensive document for every major battery will provide information on this - and more.

Elon Musk wants to accelerate the energy revolution with the new "Tesla LunaRoof" solar panel. Using the AI robot Hermion-G as an autonomous chemist, Stanford University has developed a novel coating for solar cells made from synt...

A third of all CO2 emissions worldwide end up in the oceans. The only problem is that the absorption capacity is decreasing and the water in the oceans is also acidifying. Part of the solution could be CCS from water.

Almost 2,000 miles in one go is certainly impressive as a test run. This means a world record for the Swiss train, although it was spared a few hurdles.

The ITU and UNITAR have released their Global E-waste Monitor 2024 report. Electronic waste is a growing concern worldwide as people buy, use, and dispose of ever more electronics. The report warns of a pending, global e-waste dis...

They are almost everywhere. Wind turbines, electric cars - also combustors - computers and smartphones all rely on permanent magnets. Extensive cooperation is intended to minimize dependence on rare earths, protect the environment...

After six months on the high seas, an initial assessment can be made. State-of-the-art, automated sails can save a lot of marine diesel. The test run was very promising and the potential is enormous.

With the biggest drop in greenhouse gas emissions since 1990 in 2023, Germany could still meet its climate targets. Due to exemplary sectors such as energy and industry, greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 were around 76 million tonn...

EcoFlow has launched a new waterproof battery in the EU for its PowerStream balcony power plant. The 2kWh energy storage solution is suitable for outdoor use and has an auto-heating feature. The kits that include the new power pac...

Wind turbine blades must remain stable and resistant for decades. This makes them stubborn waste when it comes to disposal. However, practical solutions are on the horizon.

Consuming electricity when it is generated can be worthwhile. Ideally, the e-car would also charge itself at the same time. If you go one step further, the potential of smart grids becomes apparent.

Three months of testing were successful. A buoy from CorPower was able to generate a surprising amount of electricity with time-delayed movement - and survived monster waves in between.

Rechargeable batteries made from lithium and sulphur could far outperform current batteries, but do not achieve a significant service life. This is set to change radically with a new crystal structure and optimized properties.

To ensure a successful energy transition, more and more large-scale solar farms are being installed around the world at a rapid pace. However, solar power generation is a huge space-intensive process. For example, an area the size...

New material, new design, powerful results: A magnet that is finally strong enough for a large nuclear fusion reactor was put into operation at MIT - and ran under real conditions.

Zendure has launched the AIO 2400 Balcony Solar System. Customers in the EU can now purchase the product on its own or as part of a bundle containing a microinverter and solar panels. Features of the solution include self-heating,...

Future solar modules should be able to supply twice as much electricity as at present. However, the most promising technology with perovskite still fails in terms of longevity. This is set to change soon thanks to new studies.

Hombli has released its Smart Solar Cam 2K in Europe. The outdoor security camera has a built-in solar panel, which, in the right conditions, can fully power the smart home device. Other features include full-color night vision, a...

BLUETTI's latest product is a portable fridge-freezer and ice-maker rather than a generator - however, it still runs on the OEM's advanced LFP tech, and, as such, is the first of its kind on the market to do so. Furthermore, the M...

The Zendure Balcony Solar System AIO 2400 will go on sale later this month, though only a limited number of units will be available. The product includes 2.4 kWh built-in storage, a dual MPPT inverter and self-heating for use outd...

Showering and flushing are not wastes but valuable resources. The company Epic Cleantec shows how wastewater can be used in a climate-friendly way to heat buildings, to brew beer and to produce a compost-like soil conditioner.

Tiny generators sway in the wind, others are minimally shaken by raindrops. And then electricity flows. Other applications are easily imaginable.

Dust storms and droughts in the USA led to a government reforestation project of gigantic proportions. Its effects, including a cooling of 7 °F, were traced in a comprehensive study.

Perhaps Tesla owners will no longer be custodians of ‘dead robots’ that are unable to charge in winter. With software update 2024.2.6, Tesla introduces new features that focus on optimizing the charging experience in cold weather....

The Anker Solarbank Dual System balcony power plants are now on sale in the EU, with an introductory discount offering up to €1,110 off. Each kit includes four solar panels, a microinverter and two Solarbanks with a combined 3.2 k...

Virtual power plants are intelligent systems that network decentralised energy sources such as solar panels, EV chargers and battery storage. The innovative technology optimises energy generation and distribution in real time to a...

Wild claims about climate change are piling up on social media sites such as YouTube, and the platform is making a fortune out of disinformation campaigns. Now, in a major study, scientists have found that the old views of "climat...

The latest experiments at the Joint European Torus (JET) in the UK show just how much energy can be achieved with nuclear fusion. The comparison with coal is particularly impressive.

Improving the efficiency of solar panels is a key factor in meeting the climate change targets. The first perovskite panels are due to be launched this year. However, the new class of materials has proved sensitive to heat, light ...

Solar parks with gigantic dimensions are particularly worthwhile in dry, inhospitable areas with many hours of sunshine. A study using weather models shows that the dark areas have an even greater effect on the environment.

Nuclear fusion can be achieved without powerful magnetic fields, without gold sealing, but with a highly efficient laser. An actual energy yield is reachable, with moderate technical effort.

The world's first plant to produce sustainable aviation fuel from ethanol has been commissioned by pioneers in Illinois, USA. With an investment volume of $200 million, the plant is intended to help decarbonise the aviation indust...

Several improvements are on the way to the EcoFlow PowerStream balcony solar system. The company is already rolling out a firmware update with Solar DualCharge technology and plans to increase the AC output limit for the microinve...

Around 8 percent of global CO2 emissions are attributable to iron and steel production. As much as the entire transport sector. The potential for savings is therefore huge and even a negative CO2 balance is conceivable, as new res...

$2.6 billion is being invested in a Norwegian carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. The aim is to store the carbon dioxide emitted by European industry in a pristine reservoir of saline groundwater beneath the ocean floor. The...

By 2023, China will not only have installed more solar panels than the US in its entire history, but more than any other country in the world. According to BloombergNEF, the rapid growth of renewable energy has seen China install ...